From the monthly archives: August 2011

Girls for sale! Child trafficking booms – NIS, NAPTIP, UN

On August 27, 2011 · In Just Human

Rosemary, 12 years, was deceptively brought to Lagos for a greener pasture. Three months later, she was lured into sleeping with older men every night for a sum of N4000. She continued in the act until she encountered one Mrs Blessing Apata, who took interest in her. After interrogations, it was discovered that she had been involved in sexual trafficking.

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PenCom hires agents to recover unremitted contributions

On August 27, 2011 · In Business

NATIONAL Pension Commission, PenCom, is employing the services of agents to recover outstanding pension contributions and interest from about 2,616 defaulting employers across the country.

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Akunyili, Onwenu, Anyanwu others & headline Christy Essien symposium

On August 27, 2011 · In Showtime People

The National Theatre Lagos will on Monday, September 5, host a gathering of some of Nigeria’s best brains as the inaugural edition of the Christy Essien-Igbokwe Memorial Symposium holds. The theme which the gathering will examine from every perspective is The Artiste in the Socio-Political Development of a Nation.

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Hubby disappears after wedding night

On August 27, 2011 · In Is It Beyond Pardon?

It is a fact that women are like flowers that withers at night time. A man on the other hand can be liken to wine, he gets better by the season and best when it is old. No wonder, the wine is best served when it is old.

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Airtel Big Family package gets bigger features

On August 27, 2011 · In Business

Customers of leading telecommunications service provider, Airtel, in Nigeria will have an opportunity to enjoy additional benefits on one of the company’s most pocket friendly packages, Airtel Big Family, with the announcement of the introduction of an enriched offer – Airtel Big Family Xtra.

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Akunyili, Onwenu, Anyanwu others & headline Christy Essien symposium

On August 27, 2011 · In Showtime People

The National Theatre Lagos will on Monday, September 5, host a gathering of some of Nigeria’s best brains as the inaugural edition of the Christy Essien-Igbokwe Memorial Symposium holds. The theme which the gathering will examine from every perspective is The Artiste in the Socio-Political Development of a Nation.

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Armed bandits attack Nollywood actor

On August 27, 2011 · In Home Video People

Popular Yoruba actor, Muka Ray was last Monday night attacked by gun men in his Ikorodu home. But he was not injured.

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AK One introduces with Alejo

On August 27, 2011 · In Showtime People

The history of video making in the new age Nigerian music industry will not be complete without the mention of the name Ak One.

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Anny launches clothing line

On August 27, 2011 · In Showtime People

As you are reading this, gospel singer, Annie Emmanuel Ibrahim, a.k.a. Anny is on the verge of launching out big time into the Lagos market as she veers into clothing business.

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Jossy Lad cries over incessant league halt

On August 26, 2011 · In Sports

Former coach of Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan, Joseph Ladipo, has disclosed that the incessant halt of the remaining four matches in the Nigerian Premier League will affect the performance of the players when proceedings resume.

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Freed from maid’s lies, ex IMF boss battles for relevance

On August 26, 2011 · In News

Former International Monetary Fund’s, IMF boss, Mr. Dominique Strauss-Khan, will be engaged in a new battle on a different front, as he fights to salvage his battered reputation, joblessness, fractured political career among others.

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Falcons’ll overrun Cameroon Lionesses – Hamilton

On August 26, 2011 · In Sports

Former Super Falcons handler, Paul Hamilton has said that the Super Falcons were as good s having qualified for the 2012 Olympics football event as Cameroon Lionesses don’t look good enough to stop them in this weekend’s qualifier in Abuja.

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Edo to remove lunaticsfrom streets

On August 26, 2011 · In News

Edo State Governmentis set to remove the destitute and lunatics from the streets of Benin City. The problem is increasingly becoming a nuisance to the city and making nonsense of the beautification programme of the government.

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UN House bombing: Obama calls attack ‘cowardly’

On August 26, 2011 · In News

US President Barack Obama condemned Friday the “horrific and cowardly” attack on the UN headquarters in Nigeria and offered America’s condolences to the victims and their families.

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